Group Dog Training
NOTE: This page is updated quite frequently. Check back to find out about new classes and to see when the next round of classes begins, or give us a call and we'll add your name to our wait list.
Paws for a Cause
Join us for an afternoon of fun with your dog! We will play games, run a mini Rally course and have a dog trick contest. There will be prizes for game winners and the best trick. Prizes include a gift basket with dog goodies, a gift certificate to a local pet store, a gift certificate to the Alamo Drafthouse and more.
The proceeds from this special event will be donated to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. DogBoy's trainer, Amanda Simmons, pledged to walk 60 miles over 3 days and raise $2,300 in the Washington DC 3-Day event in October 2010. The proceeds from the 3-Day event are invested in breast cancer research and community programs. Follow Amanda's journey at www.amanda3day.blogspot.com and look for more Paws for a Cause events in the future.
Meets: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 1 p.m.
Cost: $20/dog
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Puppy Head Start
The DogBoy’s AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class is an exciting new program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. DogBoy’s is now offering puppy class with AKC S.T.A.R. curriculum as well as DogBoy’s original behavioral based training and socialization program. The training classes teach you how to best communicate with your puppy. Organized training classes also provide an opportunity for your dog to socialize with other dogs & people. Upon completion of the class your puppy will receive the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Medal. This class is designed for puppies 8 to 24 weeks of age. Puppies need to be 16 weeks or younger at the start of class.
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Starts: Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $175, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainers: Marcella Slaughter, CPDT-KA
Level I Obedience: Behavior 101 and House Manners
We call this course Behavior 101 since owners get a firm understanding of how the doggy mind works, why your dog does what she does and how to change negative behaviors into desirable ones. We also incorporate basic obedience in a fun, conversational way. This is a great class for those who want to grow closer to their dog and learn how she thinks. This class is designed for dogs six months or older. The first class is a discussion class for humans only, dogs start on class two. Classes tend to last about 90 minutes.
Special Interest Level I classes:
Level I Obedience for Shy Dogs
Starts: Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $150, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Rebecca Andrews, CPDT-KA
** Designed to assist owners in managing their dog's shyness and anxiety in a positive, stress-free manner, this class focuses on confidence building, obedience and tools to relieve stress in our shy, fearful dogs 
Level I Obedience:
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Starts: Sunday, April 18, 2010 -- Sorry, this class is FULL
Time: 4 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $150, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA
Starts: Saturday, May 1, 2010
Time: 2 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks; No Class on Saturday, May 29th
Cost: $150, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA
Meets: Saturdays and Tuesdays (meets two times a week) starting
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Time: Saturdays at 9 a.m. and Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Duration: 3 weeks
Cost: $150, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA
Starts: Monday, May 10, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks; No Class on Monday, May 31st
Cost: $150, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Amanda Simmons
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Level II Obedience: Distance Control
This class is for those who have passed Level I Obedience. This fun and fast-paced class focuses on off leash work, distance work and targeting. It takes obedience to the next level. Distance work with your dog will definitely help further your relationship!
Starts: Saturday, May 15, 2010
Time: 9 a.m.
Duration: 4 weeks; No Class on Saturday, May 29th
Cost: $125, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Amanda Simmons
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Check out our Advanced Obedience Refresher on the Seminars & Workshops page
Canine Freestyle Seminar
This seminar, available to everyone, is an introduction to canine freestyle with a focus on clicker training for tricks and freestyle performance. This is the first in a series of freestyle-related short seminars.Topics to cover:
Introduction to canine freestyle
Introduction to clicker training, including training behaviors/tricks with clicker
Overview and training of foundation moves for freestyle (heel positions, leg weaves and more!)
Plus we will spend lots of time working with our dogs learning some cool new tricks!
Check out Shari's website to learn more about her.
Date: Sunday, April 25, 2010
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Cost: $60/dog and handler
$50 auditing-only spot, without a dog
Trainer: Shari Heino
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
We like to call this class Level I and a Half as it expands and strengthens all the great skills our dogs learned in Level I Obedience. We work specifically on the ten AKC CGC test items, including loose leash walking past other dogs, appropriate greetings with friendly people, and the ability to confidently handle the sounds and movements that are common in daily life. This class will give you the tools and skills to handle your dog in public.
Classes will be held at DogBoy's as well as various parks around Austin and Pflugerville.
Meets: Sundays and Thursdays (meets two times a week) starting
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Time: 11 a.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays
Duration: 3 weeks
Cost: $150, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA
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Starts: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $150, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Marcella Slaughter, CPDT-KA
Agility Level I
Agility is a great way for you and your dog to do something together in a controlled manner, all while having a terrific time! You'll have a hands-on chance to train your dog through beginning agility obstacles, basic commands and the use of body language. Our agility classes are behaviorally based and are for those who just want to have fun with their dog. We like to call this class Fungility!
Offered to graduates of Level I Obedience.
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Starts: Monday, May 10, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks; No Class on Monday, May 31st
Cost: $150, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Rebecca Andrews, CPDT-KA
Kids & Dogs
For kids ages 8-12, this fun class turns our kids into dog trainers! We will learn some basic obedience, a few tricks, and play some games. And while our kids and dogs become best friends, we'll also teach the kids how to safely interact with dogs.
Meets: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time: 11 a.m.
Cost: $30/dog, pre-paid
Trainer: Marcella Slaughter, CPDT-KA
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Leash Walking/Recall
The class will concentrate on the two things people mention they want to work on the most: getting their dog to come when called and leash walking. This class will help you build a bond for a better recall and fun and new ways of getting your dog to stop pulling. Offered to those who have taken Level 1 Obedience class at DogBoy's.
Starts: Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Duration: 4 weeks
Cost: $100, includes $50 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA
Leash Reactivity
It's hard to walk a dog on-leash who is reactive to other dogs, people or objects. This intensive class, offered to Level I Obedience graduates, will help give you the tools needed to make leash walking fun again for both you and your dog.
Starts: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Duration: 3 weeks
Cost: $100, includes $50 non-refundable deposit
Trainers: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA and Amanda Simmons
Out 'n About
All that hard work you’ve put into your dog’s obedience will pay off in Out ‘n About class! This class takes place all over Austin at restaurants, parks and stores. We will focus on good manners in the car as well as in public. So, let's get Out 'n About and show everyone how great our dogs are! Offered to those who have graduated Level I Obedience and one other upper level training class at DogBoy's.
Starts: Sunday, March 7, 2010 --Sorry, this class is FULL
Time: 1 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks; No Class on Sunday, April 4th
Cost: $200, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA
Rally-Obedience I
In this fun and exciting class, you and your dog work as a team through a course of specific skills: loose-leash walking with your dog on your left side, sits, downs, stands, stays and turns. This class will cover the signs you will encounter in Rally events, and we will also practice some courses. Whether or not you plan to compete in Rally, watch your dog's loose leash and obedience skills skyrocket, while having a lot of fun! This class is offered to those who have graduated from our Level I Obedience class.
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Starts: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 12 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks; No class on Saturday, May 29th
Cost: $150, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA
Starts: Sunday, May 2, 2010
Time: 2 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks; No class on Sunday, May 30th
Cost: $150, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA
Starts: Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $150, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA
Which Class is Right for You?
Have you taken a class somewhere else and not sure which class may be best for you? We recommend you start with Level I Obedience. Our Level I class, taught by Certified Professional Dog Trainers, is behavioral-based and is a foundation for our other classes. Our positive, relationship-building approach -- which includes guidance about setting up households, information about diet and insight into how our behavior affects our dogs' behavior -- is fundamental to getting the most out of our advanced classes.
If you have taken classes elsewhere you'll have a head start in our Level I, but it will still be challenging and rewarding for both you and your dog. It's a great chance to polish your obedience skills before moving on to Canine Good Citizen, Level II Obedience or any other class.
Below are client comments about our Level I Obedience class:
"[I] was given tips and instructions personalized to me and my particular dog"
"Our goals were beyond met"
"[My dog] is a much better dog today than she was three weeks ago"
"[Our trainer] provided a customized approach based on each dog's strengths and circumstances"
"We had a blast!"
"I went in with the goal of improving my relationship with my dog and it exceeded my expectations"
Taking a basic obedience class somewhere else does not exempt you from taking Level I Obedience class with us. Come join a Level I class and see what sets us apart!
EVERY class requires a non-refundable deposit.
Contact our office for more information at 251-7600 or training@dogboys.com. Because we keep our classes small, you are guaranteed more individual attention and instruction from our trainers. Classes fill up quickly so sign up as soon as you can! We do require a non-refundable deposit to hold your spot in the class. The remaining payment for class is due at the first class.
View our Group Dog Training Classes
View our Private Dog Training Classes
View our Dog Wellness Seminars & Workshops
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS: Due to inclement weather we sometimes have to cancel classes. If class will be cancelled trainers will contact you approximately two hours before class and an additional class will be added the following week.
